Waiting for Chicken Smith

Written and illustrated by David Mackintosh

A boy waits for his friend at the beach, but unexpected moments unfold.

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32 pages· ~530L

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Bookroo's summary

Every summer, a boy eagerly awaits his friend Chicken Smith at their beach cabins. This year, Chicken hasn't arrived, and the boy's sister, MaryAnn, keeps interrupting his memories. As he wonders about Chicken's absence, MaryAnn's persistent calls hint at a new adventure. Will Chicken show up, or is there something else to discover? Dive into a tale of friendship and the unexpected magic of summer moments.

From the publisher

A story about childhood friendships, anticipation, and the magic moments that arise while you’re waiting for something else to happen. Every year a young boy stays in the same cabin at the beach with his family. And every year his friend Chicken Smith stays in the next cabin over. But this year, something’s different: Chicken Smith hasn’t shown up yet. The boy’s little sister, MaryAnn, keeps trying to get his attention, but he’s too busy remembering all of his adventures with Chicken Smith – and thinking about everything they’re going to do this summer. Is Chicken ever going to show up? And just what has MaryAnn been yelling about? David Mackintosh’s ode to small summer wonders will make readers of all ages open their eyes to the quick, blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moments happening all around them.

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